Changes
Created page with ''''OpenStreetMap''' ('''OSM''') is a collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. It can be thought of as the Wikipedia of maps. =Mapping Events= ==November…'
'''OpenStreetMap''' ('''OSM''') is a collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. It can be thought of as the Wikipedia of maps.
=Mapping Events=
==November 7, 2009==
On November 7th, 2009, the LUUG in cohorts with [[Students for Free Culture at Virginia Tech|FC@VT]], will be hosting a mapping day.
=== Details ===
* '''When:''' Saturday November 7th, 11am - 4pm
* '''Where:''' 1020 Torgersen Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
* '''Contact:''' Christopher Covington - cov_at_vt_dot_edu - 434-466-3255
* '''Event schedule:'''
:::11:00am: Introduction to OpenStreetMap for beginners.
:::11:30am-1:30pm: Mapping time (walking/biking/driving)
:::1:30pm-4:00pm: Uploading and Editing Map Data and discussion.
:::After 4:00pm: Celebration and socializing.
* '''Weather:''' This event is rain or shine.
* '''RSVP:''' please let us know that you will join us by contacting [[User:Spesh | Spencer]].
===Bring===
* If you own a '''GPS''' or '''laptop computer''', please bring it along. If not, we will have GPS units to loan.
* Please bring a '''digital camera''', audio recorder or notepad to take notes about areas you are mapping (see [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Mapping_techniques Mapping techniques])
** Syncing photos with GPS tracks will be used to edit the map (see - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocoded_photo)
* Mode of transportation can be by foot, bike or car. We'll likely assigned groups areas based on what mode they are using.
* Weather: This event is rain or shine.
===Main objectives===
We encourage you to record map information that you think would be useful. Some core features that could be useful to a lot of people are:
* All campus footpaths, including where stairs are
* University Mall
* Parking: on campus, downtown, at apartment complexes, including time restrictions, cost, number of spaces, etc. See the [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Parking OSM Parking article]. (Note that on-street parking is a newish frontier for OSM, so we may have to work out a good system for it.)
===Potential Extra POIs===
* Cycling points of interested (although many campus bicycle racks are already on the map)
* Recycling centers and containers
* Outdoor benches, tables, grills
* Businesses
==Resources and Information==
====Mapping====
*Beginners Guide - [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Beginners'_guide Beginners' guide]
*Mapping Techniques - [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Mapping_techniques Mapping techniques]
====About OSM====
* [http://tools.geofabrik.de/mc/?mt0=googlemap&mt1=mapnik&lon=-80.41868&lat=37.22179&zoom=14 OSM Comparison]
* [http://www.gravitystorm.co.uk/shine/cycle-info/ OpenCycleMap]
* [http://www.jspencerriddile.com/NRVBikeMap.html New River Valley Bike Map]
==April 5, 2009==
A mapping event that focused on cycling points of interest. [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Blacksburg_Mapping_Party_April2009 OSM Wiki article]
=Links=
* [http://www.openstreetmap.org/ OSM Homepage]
* [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Blacksburg%2C_Virginia Blacksburg OSM Wiki article]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenStreetMap Wikipedia article]
=Mapping Events=
==November 7, 2009==
On November 7th, 2009, the LUUG in cohorts with [[Students for Free Culture at Virginia Tech|FC@VT]], will be hosting a mapping day.
=== Details ===
* '''When:''' Saturday November 7th, 11am - 4pm
* '''Where:''' 1020 Torgersen Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
* '''Contact:''' Christopher Covington - cov_at_vt_dot_edu - 434-466-3255
* '''Event schedule:'''
:::11:00am: Introduction to OpenStreetMap for beginners.
:::11:30am-1:30pm: Mapping time (walking/biking/driving)
:::1:30pm-4:00pm: Uploading and Editing Map Data and discussion.
:::After 4:00pm: Celebration and socializing.
* '''Weather:''' This event is rain or shine.
* '''RSVP:''' please let us know that you will join us by contacting [[User:Spesh | Spencer]].
===Bring===
* If you own a '''GPS''' or '''laptop computer''', please bring it along. If not, we will have GPS units to loan.
* Please bring a '''digital camera''', audio recorder or notepad to take notes about areas you are mapping (see [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Mapping_techniques Mapping techniques])
** Syncing photos with GPS tracks will be used to edit the map (see - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocoded_photo)
* Mode of transportation can be by foot, bike or car. We'll likely assigned groups areas based on what mode they are using.
* Weather: This event is rain or shine.
===Main objectives===
We encourage you to record map information that you think would be useful. Some core features that could be useful to a lot of people are:
* All campus footpaths, including where stairs are
* University Mall
* Parking: on campus, downtown, at apartment complexes, including time restrictions, cost, number of spaces, etc. See the [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Parking OSM Parking article]. (Note that on-street parking is a newish frontier for OSM, so we may have to work out a good system for it.)
===Potential Extra POIs===
* Cycling points of interested (although many campus bicycle racks are already on the map)
* Recycling centers and containers
* Outdoor benches, tables, grills
* Businesses
==Resources and Information==
====Mapping====
*Beginners Guide - [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Beginners'_guide Beginners' guide]
*Mapping Techniques - [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Mapping_techniques Mapping techniques]
====About OSM====
* [http://tools.geofabrik.de/mc/?mt0=googlemap&mt1=mapnik&lon=-80.41868&lat=37.22179&zoom=14 OSM Comparison]
* [http://www.gravitystorm.co.uk/shine/cycle-info/ OpenCycleMap]
* [http://www.jspencerriddile.com/NRVBikeMap.html New River Valley Bike Map]
==April 5, 2009==
A mapping event that focused on cycling points of interest. [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Blacksburg_Mapping_Party_April2009 OSM Wiki article]
=Links=
* [http://www.openstreetmap.org/ OSM Homepage]
* [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Blacksburg%2C_Virginia Blacksburg OSM Wiki article]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenStreetMap Wikipedia article]